Franklin, MA · Norfolk County
Draft Stopping & Fireblocking in Franklin, MA
Fireblocking and draft stopping in Franklin, MA: life-safety work that also cuts drafts and heat loss.
Built for Franklin
Draft stopping and fireblocking for Franklin builders
Every wire, pipe and duct that passes through a top plate or floor is a gap. We seal those penetrations with fire-rated foam, sealant or mineral wool, which also stops air leaks.
When older buildings are renovated, open balloon-frame walls often need new fireblocking at each floor line before inspection.
Franklin is about 18 miles from our Westborough, MA headquarters, and our crews work across Norfolk County every week.
- Inspection-ready work
- Meets building code requirements
- Works for homes and commercial buildings
- Scheduled around other trades
Applications
Where code calls for fireblocking in Franklin
We seal every location the code and the inspector look for.
Balloon-framed walls
Open stud bays in older homes are blocked at each floor.
Top and bottom plates
Wire and pipe holes through plates are sealed with fire-rated foam.
Pipe and wire penetrations
Every penetration through a rated assembly gets sealed.Local homes
Know your Franklin home
Franklin has older homes around its historic downtown and many newer subdivisions built from the 1980s through the 2000s.
Franklin's homes spread from its historic downtown and Dean College to newer neighborhoods along I-495 and Route 140, with Unionville and Franklin State Forest on the edges of town. Many homes built since the 1980s have bonus rooms over garages that run cold in winter and hot in summer.
Norfolk County stretches from coastal cities like Quincy to suburbs along I-95 and I-495, with housing that ranges from historic homes to newer subdivisions.
Franklin at a glance
- Region
- the I-495 corridor
- County
- Norfolk County
- Climate zone
- 5A
- From our Westborough office
- About 18 miles
- Efficiency program
- Mass Save®
Recommended plan
How we would fireblock a typical older home in Franklin
Block the stud bays
Balloon-framed walls are blocked at each floor during renovations.
Seal around chimneys
Gaps around masonry get non-combustible materials.
Close old chases
Abandoned flues and chases are sealed.
Tighten the house
The same work stops drafts between floors.
New construction needs fireblocking at penetrations, soffits and floor lines before the insulation inspection, and we schedule around your framing crew.
Climate, code & rebates
Insulation targets and incentives in Franklin
Climate & code
Climate zone 5A targets
Franklin is in IECC climate zone 5A. For attics in zones 5 and 6, ENERGY STAR recommends R-49 to R-60, and many existing homes here have far less. New construction and major renovations in Massachusetts follow the state energy code, and many towns have adopted the stricter Stretch or Specialized codes.
Incentives
Mass Save® in Massachusetts
Massachusetts homeowners can start with a no-cost Mass Save® Home Energy Assessment, which can lead to incentives for insulation and air sealing. As a Mass Save® partner, BCI Group helps you through the program steps.
About Mass Save® →How it works
From rough-in to inspection in Franklin
- 01
Schedule
We book the work right after electrical and plumbing rough-in.
- 02
Install
Fire-rated foam, sealant and blocking go in where required.
- 03
Check
We walk every floor to confirm nothing was missed.
- 04
Hand-off
Your insulation crew can start right after.
Pricing
Pricing fireblocking in Franklin
Every building is different, so we price each project after reviewing plans or the framing. Your quote lists the work clearly.
- Materials required by location
- Bundling with insulation
- Building size and number of floors
- Documentation for inspection
- Access after rough-in
Our work
Our fireblocking work near Franklin
FAQ
Fireblocking questions in Franklin, MA
When should fireblocking be done?
After electrical, plumbing and HVAC rough-in, and before insulation and drywall.
What materials do you use?
Approved fire-rated foam and sealants, mineral wool and lumber or gypsum, depending on the location.
Do you work with builders?
Yes. We quote from plans and schedule around your inspections.
Do you document the work?
Yes. We can share photos and notes for your inspector and records.
Is fireblocking required in Franklin?
Building codes require fireblocking in concealed spaces in new construction and many renovations. Your local building department enforces it at inspection.
Is regular spray foam fireblocking?
Only foams approved for fireblocking can be used, and only where the code allows them.
How soon can you start a fireblocking project in Franklin?
Our crews travel about 18 miles from Westborough, MA to Franklin, and we group estimates and jobs by area. You'll get a start date with your written quote.
Do you also work in towns near Franklin?
Yes. Besides Franklin, we serve nearby communities such as Milford, Holliston and Upton, along with the rest of Norfolk County.
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